Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab comments on Nurmagomedov, Topuria fires back

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Ilia Topuria's opponent to pull out so he can fight and "kick Topuria out of UFC," adding he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among Armenian, Georgian, Chechen, and Dagestani athletes. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan's comments, calling him "incredibly stupid" and threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they meet in the octagon. Additionally, Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media, and Bogdan Guskov reportedly declined a fight with Baranievsky.